Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic FP7

Here is a comprehensive review of the Nikon S7000 versus Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S7000 (16MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S7000 was announced 4 years later than the FP7 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the S7000 scores vs the FP7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S7000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S7000 Gallery & Panasonic FP7 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S7000 comes with physical measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic FP7 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S7000 and the FP7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S7000 and FP7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S7000 and FP7.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The fresher S7000 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.